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Common Tan Wave - Pleuroprucha insulsaria
Copyright © 2011 Rich Kelly

Common Tan Wave - Pleuroprucha insulsaria
Jones Beach State Park, Nassau County, New York, USA
August 21, 2011
Size: 25 mm +/- W
A Geometrid? Two found on the barrier beach. Moving along, so not associated with any particular plant.
Smudge is a shadow.
Contributed by Rich Kelly on 22 August, 2011 - 2:29pm
Last updated 22 August, 2011 - 5:58pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Maury J. Heiman, 22 August, 2011 - 5:28pm

moth
Compare with Pleuroprucha insulsaria - Common Tan Wave.
… Ilona L., 22 August, 2011 - 2:43pm

 
Thanks for your help. Good c
Thanks for your help. Good call.
… Rich Kelly, 22 August, 2011 - 5:58pm

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